English word ammonic comes from English -ic, English ammonia
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| ammonia | English (eng) | (inorganic compound) A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste. |
| ammonic | English (eng) | (anatomy) Relating to the cornu ammonis.. (inorganic chemistry) Relating to ammonia. |